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Neil Patrick Harris hosts the 65th Primetime Emmys on Sunday at 7 p.m on CBS. The `How I Met Your Mother' star has himself won two Primetime Emmys, both for hosting the Tony Awards. Harris, who has been in the business for most of his life, was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1989 for his performance in the film `Clara's Heart.' Take a look at some of this year's Emmy nominees now and earlier in their careers. less

Neil Patrick Harris hosts the 65th Primetime Emmys on Sunday at 7 p.m on CBS. The `How I Met Your Mother' star has himself won two Primetime Emmys, both for hosting the Tony Awards. Harris, who has been in the ... more

Back in 2001, Washington won a Teen’s Choice Award for `Save the Last Dance.’

Back in 2001, Washington won a Teen’s Choice Award for `Save the Last Dance.’

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Bryan Cranston might be the hottest actor around right now. He already has won three Emmys as Walter White on `Breaking Bad.’ Sunday could bring his fourth for the show, which comes to an end Sept. 28. His co-star Aaron Paul is up for the best supporting actor in a drama, an award he won in 2010 and 2012. less

Bryan Cranston might be the hottest actor around right now. He already has won three Emmys as Walter White on `Breaking Bad.’ Sunday could bring his fourth for the show, which comes to an end Sept. 28. His ... more

Julia Louis-Dreyfus won the lead actress in a comedy Emmy last year for her role as Selina Meyer in `Veep.’ She goes for the repeat Sunday. She won the same award for `The New Adventures of Old Christine’ in 2006. less

Julia Louis-Dreyfus won the lead actress in a comedy Emmy last year for her role as Selina Meyer in `Veep.’ She goes for the repeat Sunday. She won the same award for `The New Adventures of Old Christine’ ... more

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Don’t forget Louis-Dreyfus, right, on the list of former `Saturday Night Live’ cast members who went on to bigger success.

Don’t forget Louis-Dreyfus, right, on the list of former `Saturday Night Live’ cast members who went on to bigger success.